Mary's inward and outward beauty accompanied the passage from the Inca religion to the Christian faith. Copacabana is also a reminder that Mary's presence encourages the defense of the poorest. The wealth

oratories that relate to the peoples, cultures and traditions that are the tapestry of the Catholic faith and the mosaic of our great nation, the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception

rite, the Nativity of Mary is celebrated on 9 May. Liturgical texts The liturgical texts guide our faith, not without a sense of profound wonder. In a sober but sure way, these texts point us towards the

to both a more concrete and contemplative form of Art. Many Nazarenes, being Catholic, allow their faith to burst forth in their pictures and engravings, and above all in huge frescoes in which historical

also largely because of their Marian piety that the Mexicans have remained loyal to their Catholic faith.

the Annunciation called herself the "handmaid of the Lord" remained throughout her earthly life faithful to what this name expresses. In this she confirmed that she was a true "disciple" of Christ, who

knees before the mystery of the Incarnation. It is hard to decide whether to admire them for their faith or for their musical inspiration. (This characteristic attitude continues after J.S. Bach, in the

their hands, praying the Rosary. The pilgrims of Our Lady of Aparecida, with their sincere spirit and faith, have the power of the humble. Rich or poor, educated or illiterate, they represent the whole spectrum

Thus they cried bitterly: you are killing them, but Abraham's bosom will receive them like the faithful Abel. As for Herod, he will mourn his power about to crumble ." [...] 13. "O perversity, o madness

gives an idea of the number and majestic beauty of titles and other names with which generations of faithful have praised, venerated and prayed Mary over the centuries. As many titles (and the list is far